What is the distance between Stirling and Edinburgh?

The distance separating Stirling and Edinburgh is 31 miles (50 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stirling to Edinburgh?

If you're headed to Edinburgh from Stirling, chances are that your bus will leave from Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2) and arrive at Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Zoo, Scottish Seabird Centre, Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Bus Stirling to Edinburgh from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stirling to Edinburgh on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	1h 2m	2:32pm	Edinburgh Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	59m	8:49pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	1:45pm	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	2h 47m	4:32pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	1h 33m	3:03pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:55pm	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	3h 30m	5:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Stirling to Edinburgh on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	1h 2m	7:22am	Edinburgh Airport	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	49m	12:59pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:55am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	2h 30m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	1h 33m	7:53am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	5h	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Stirling to Edinburgh on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	5h 30m	5:25pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	49m	12:59pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:55am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	2h 30m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	1h 33m	7:53am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	5h	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Stirling to Edinburgh on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	2h 30m	9:25am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	49m	12:59pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	7:55am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	5h	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	1h 33m	7:53am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	2h 47m	11:02am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Stirling to Edinburgh on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	5h	12:55pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	49m	12:59pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:55am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	2h 30m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	1h 33m	7:53am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	2h 47m	11:02am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Stirling to Edinburgh on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	1h 2m	7:22am	Edinburgh Airport	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	49m	12:59pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:55am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	2h 30m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	1h 33m	7:53am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Stirling (Castleview P&R)	5h	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Stirling to Edinburgh

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 47 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28train per day

47mAverage Duration

31 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $33	Average Duration2h 47m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $23	Average Duration47m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,318 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to the users, it is recommended to get your ticket in advance. The drivers are noted for being friendly and helpful, which contributes positively to the travel experience.

Megabus Stirling Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Bus was late but traffic and roadworks are out of the drivers control

Mick B.

January 13, 2025

The bus didn’t show up

Nida G.

April 14, 2024

Worth getting your ticket in advance. Drivers are friendly and helpful

Rodney S.

November 29, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Stirling and Edinburgh?

Stops in Stirling

A - Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)

B - Stirling Bus Stop

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stirling to Edinburgh by bus

What is the distance between Stirling and Edinburgh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stirling to Edinburgh?
What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$14

11/14

$14

Today

$14

11/16

$14

11/17

$11

11/18

$11

11/19

$11

11/20

$11

The cheapest trip from Stirling to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stirling to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $38 for a bus ticket from Stirling to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Megabus UK will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.